Why don’t you count some sheep?

Book Description

“Makis Tsitas’s new book is out by Psichogios Publications, and it is here to help in its own way the little ones that have trouble falling asleep. Alongside Giorgos Karakasoglou’s beautiful and fitting illustrations, the book carries us into a children’s world that fascinates us.”
Elpiniki Tzouanou, atticapress.gr, 21/12/2012

“This is perfect assistance for our little friends who do not sleep at night.”
acharnorama.gr, 20/12/2012

“Makis Tsitas’s new book is perfectly suited for children, and also very useful for mothers. An original and humorous story that doesn’t approach things superficially, but with tenderness and ingenuity helps the child-reader discover the secrets hidden behind its simple title. There is no reason why children’s books have to be naive stories; with care and knowhow, they become very interesting and multifaceted, something which we definitely see in this particular case.”
Silvana Dimitropoulou, myreview.gr, 18/12/12

“The author touches upon a simple, everyday matter in a unique manner which reminded me a lot of my early childhood years, when I counted sheep! A book, after all, only becomes dear when kids can see a little bit of themselves in it…”
Erika Aggelika Garmpi, paidikavivlia.blogspot.com, 14/12/12

“While reading Makis Tsitas’s excellent book you realize that you are not holding in your hands just a children’s book, but material suitable for a variety of uses: reading, activities, but also for… putting a little kid to sleep.”
Aristides Kalargalis, Synchroni Ekpaideusi managize, Issue 167, October-December 2012

“What a pleasure for today’s children of Greece to have at their disposal such high-quality children’s fiction, which they can enjoy from such a young age!”
Niki Eideneier, Eneken magazine, Issue 24, May-June 2012

“It is worth noting the very positive comments received in every printed review of this talented, 40 year-old author’s book. It could not have been otherwise, of course, since we are dealing with a flawless, smart, well-written and tender book for children of all ages.”
Thodoris Bakalis, Film Noire magazine, 10/02/12

“Why Don’t You Count Some Sheep? is a response to the question of how Greek authors can write high-quality illustrated stories and nurture young readers who love books.”
Elpidoforos Intzempelis, Diavazo magazine, December 2011

“Through his conviviality and his associative mode of thinking, but also by means of a controlled divergence from commonalities, Makis Tsitas offers a set of guidelines for the difficult nights children might have.”
Anthoula Daniil, Sisyphus magazine, Issue 2, July-December 2011

“This is a tender read by Psichogios Publications and Makis Tsitas, who has proven that he knows how to address children. Perhaps because it is precisely their language that he speaks.”
Erika Athanasiou, Kifisia newspaper, 16/09/11

“This is a wonderful book by a very important author of children’s literature, Makis Tsitas.”
Titina Danelli, Rizospastis newspaper, November 2011

“The text of this book, its thematic core, no matter how small, is full of imagination as well as understanding of the abilities and life experiences of a small child. It is a thematic core articulated in a graspable and attractive manner, and with the sense of rhythm needed to address an audience and readership comprised of children.”
Stavroula Tsouprou, Why don’t you count some sheep?, Avgi newspaper, 17/07/11

“One needs to have both talent and knowledge to get into the spirit and psyche of children, in order to mange to enchant them and win them over through writing; and we realize that Makis Tsitas has both these qualities in abundance.”
Grigoris Stageas, Filologika Meteora newspaper, 11/07/11

“Makis Tsitas, a renowned and experienced writer and author of children’s books, uses a seemingly common topic in order to create an original and tender tale. Through a single phrase, he manages to create an entire fascinating myth in which his young readers can dwell.”
Katerina Karizoni, Kathimerini tis Kyriakis newspaper, 17/01/11

“It’s a nice book, with a great sense of humor and vivid illustrations.”
Eleni Sarantiti, Eleftherotypia newspaper, 11/06/11